Let’s take a break from talking about the interior of your home and switch gears to the exterior. There are many considerations that a buyer will take into account when buying a home. As your trust expert it is my job to advise you on things you can do to increase the value of your home and create more desire for it!
Oftentimes people tend to forget about the exterior of their home. Focusing all of their attention on what’s happening inside the home. But what is the first thing that a buyer sees.. the exterior. Today we are going to touch on maximizing exterior curb appeal and creating a perfect canvas for your home.
With Spring under our toes, everyone is in the same boat, nothing is looking the way it does in the middle of July. To get ahead and stand out, consider planting some vibrant new blooms, and patching any spots in your lawn. The question is always when to do this. When sawed is being cut and dropped off at stores the time is right. We are approximately 2-3 weeks away from this.
Have a look at any decks or patios that you may have, look for any damage to wood or stones and consider replacing any damaged parts or maybe even re-staining your deck to bring it back to life. Use exterior furniture to create an inviting and warm feeling to the space. Give these pieces a good wash after being in storage and consider tackling your windows exterior while you are at it. Fix or replace any worn features like lights or mailboxes. Test your exterior light bulbs and ensure they are still working. Frequently I notice exterior light bulbs to be burnt out and although a simple fix it is always something a buyer will notice and bring attention to.
Winter can be hard on your home especially if it is anything like the one we just had. Take a couple of minutes to do an exterior check on your home. Look at things like seals on windows, eavestroughing and downspouts, and exterior walls and foundation. Consider a fresh coat of paint on the front door, re-caulking windows, fixing cracked siding. These are all things that will create the image of a move-in ready home. Over the course of time houses prices increase. How much can depend on a handful of factors, one of which is how a home is maintained and cared for. Keeping up with these tasks will increase your return when looking to sell.
Much like the skin on our bodies, the exterior of our home takes on all of the elements and is the first exposure to anything and everything. By keeping it strong, vibrant and in good condition we set ourselves up for success.
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